Mark Rivers

Mark Rivers (born 26 November 1975) is an English former professional footballer who played as a forward from 1994 until 2006 notably for Crewe Alexandra and Norwich City.

Career Crewe Alexandra Mark Rivers was a product of the Crewe Alexandra F.C. Academy, signing his first professional contract in May 1994. He was diagnosed with mononucleosis and left Sarpsborg in late June.

Rivers made his Crewe debut on 4 October 1995 coming on as a substitute in an EFL League Cup second round tie against Sheffield Wednesday at Hillsborough. He scored his first Crewe goal, again after coming on as a substitute, in Crewe's 8–0 win over Hartlepool United at Gresty Road.

Norwich City In June 2001, Crewe and Norwich agreed a deal with an initial fee of around £500,000 for his transfer with Rivers signing a four year contract. Rivers made 37 appearances during Norwich's 2001–02 campaign as Norwich reached the play off final that season which was held at the Millennium Stadium in Cardiff. Rivers had scored in the first leg of their play off semi-final against Wolves in a 3-1 win at Carrow Road. After the disappointment of losing the play off final to Birmingham City on penalties, the 2002-03 season saw Rivers finish the campaign with 32 appearances and four goals. Rivers won the Football League First Division title with Norwich in the 2003-04 season, sealing promotion to the Premier League. At the end of the season it was announced that Rivers had left the club by mutual consent. Norwich manager Nigel Worthington said that Rivers had been frustrated by a lack of first team opportunities and needed a move to get first team football.

Return to Crewe After leaving Norwich, Rivers initially trained with their local rivals Ipswich Town, however a move didn't materialise and in the end he signed a two-year deal with his former club Crewe. Over the next one and a half seasons, he made 56 appearances for the Cheshire side, scoring 11 times.

Honours Crewe Alexandra Football League Second Division play-off final winner: 1997

Norwich City Football League First Division league winner: 2003-04 Football League First Division